When PD is a Necessity!

I happen to be the only male classroom teacher in my school. This is a blessing and at times a nightmare. The past 4 years I have been the recipient of the "bad" kids who need to be transferred out of a certain class. These kids are transferred from the same class each time. I recall a post about personal vendettas. It seems that this teacher cannot manage and/or maintain a positive learning environment for all her students or she just can't let things go. She obviously has it out for this kid. Numerous times she would have administration in her room immediately as the kids arrive. I have had my fair share of "tough" kids but through proper training and personal skills, I have done a great job in helping these kids succeed. 

Setting rituals and routines is the main focus of opening the school year. I have created a great atmosphere for my students to learn. They have settled in and we are having a great year. Now I have a kid that has been mistreated by another teacher and placed in my room with 3 months left in the school year. 

For this to happen to me 4 years in a row and the students coming from the same teacher raises a red flag in my opinion. I believe this teacher needs some PD on classroom management. These are  the types of situations when administrators should step in and fix the problem not just send the kid off. I am the type of teacher who can except change and will work my butt off to make it work. 

As a leader, I will lead by example and expect my staff to do the same. Fix the problem, do not make it worse with your words. Remember who the adult is in the situation. 

As for the administration in place......I will save that for a later post!!